you are not crazy, or should I say any crazier than any of us who have lost a child.  It is so difficult to let go of anything I have of Sy's; in fact I think I will have the pair of shoes he wore when he was sick for the rest of my life.  I surround myself with memories of my son.  I know that some people worry, and sometimes my girls worry about me.  But I don't know how to do this any other way, and somehow it is impossible to do it a certain way for the sake of pleasing someone else.  

Mary Elizabeth, I am very sorry for your loss.  Thank you for sharing the photos of your son here.  I lost my 29 year old son Silas to cancer (lung) just 8 months after his diagnosis; he passed on in May of 2008.  It is so sad to watch your child go through such pain and suffering, and yet, I saw such a strong amazing young man in the way my son handled things.  It sounds like your Daniel was much like that as well.  One thing I have found is that regardless of how our children have died, the pain is the same.  We may not deal with our grief the same, but we all share the pain of losing our beautiful children.  

Dear Mary- I am so sorry for your loss.  I lost my 35 yr. old daughter to cancer last December.  My thoughts and prayers go out to all the parents on this site for healing and peace during this sad, painful time.  Hold on to your wonderful memories you have of your precious son.  He looks like a gracious, positive person.   Big hugs.  Becca

Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my only son, Zach on September 3rd in a terrible accident. He was only 23, much too young, and I still am having such a hard time accepting that it is true. Your son sounds like he was so very brave, you must be so  proud of him. I have lost many family members, also, we unfortunately have that in common. This time of year is particularly so hard for so many. I am so thankful for my husband, daughters and two granddaughters, I go on for them. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs. Robin